Fire blight scorches Annapolis Valley orchardsThe effects of post-tropical storm Arthur are still being felt across the Maritimes and, as a result, fire blight has scorched up to 80 per cent of some apple orchards in the Annapolis Valley.

Blueberries see growth in demand, suppliesBlueberry supplies look ample for the summer, and grower-shippers expect a strong blueberry crop from British Columbia this year, perhaps even a record-setting one.

Twisted fruit, vegetables get new lease on lifeYou’ve all seen them – those weird-looking carrots and potatoes; those bizarre-looking apples and pears, those warped eggplants and zucchinis. In most large-scale packing facilities, they get tossed on the compost pile, just for being – well – different. Not anymore.